2006 Ducati Sport Classic Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic, 89% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 4,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (55% of reports).
- 67fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 4,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 37 of 67 complaints (55%)
- Plastic gas: mentioned in 9 of 67 complaints (13%)
- Paul smart: mentioned in 6 of 67 complaints (9%)
- Longer securely: mentioned in 5 of 67 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 67 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ducati Sport Classic fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sport Classic | 60 | 88% | 3,000 |
| 2006 Sport Classic | 67 | 89% | 4,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fasteners from the fuel line to the fuel filler were not tightened properly. The fuel pump hose inside the fuel tank may separate from the fuel filter. This condition will stop the engine from running.
Risk: If the engine stopped while the motorcycle was being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump to fuel filter hose and fasteners to prevent the engine from stopping. The recall began on february 21, 2007. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-424-9153.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The gas tank has expanded to the point that it does not stay in the holding brackets. The tank is loose and is a dangerous driving hazard. Ducati is replacing the tank with the exact same material which does not solve the problem. A tank made out of the same material will result in the same problem…
Fuel tank of said 2006 ducati sport classic, 1.) fuel tank has expanded no longer fitting into the brackets that hold the fuel tank securely in place. (fuel tank would move about) 2.) fuel tank developed deformation along the top portion of the fuel tank approximately a 10 mm in length area (left…
Noted fuel leaking where fuel pump housing attaches to composite fuel tank. Fuel pump housing, connections, and fittings have never been removed or altered in any way, shape, or form by the owner of the vehicle (owned 4/12/2007 to present). Issue appears be related to composite (non-metallic) fuel…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Ducati Sport Classics have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic (89% of the 75 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 4,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Ducati Sport Classic?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 37 of 67 complaints, followed by “plastic gas” (9).
See all 2006 Ducati Sport Classic problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Sport Classic years.